Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

3 days

MiChart Code
NK Function (Sendout)
Soft Order Code
NKFUN

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Synonyms

Natural Killer Cell Activity
NK cell Functional
NK cell
Natural Killer Cell Functional Assay
NK Function

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Chromium Release

Test Usage

Natural Killer (NK) cells, a component of the cell-mediated arm of the immune system, mediate destruction of some types of tumor cells and virus-infected cells. Decreased NK cytotoxicity is associated with impaired immune surveillance, and may explain a predisposition to malignancy and viral infections. Increased NK cytotoxicity has been observed in women with a history of spontaneous abortions.

Reference Range
 

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Normal Volume
10 mL heparinized whole blood
Minimum Volume
10 mL heparinized whole blood

Billing Information

CPT Code
86352, 86357
Pro Fee Code
 
Insurance Auth Info
 
LOINC
 

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Quality that sets us apart

As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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